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HASS MAKES DEAN'S LIST Nathan Haas, of Sanibel, was named to the spring Dean's List at Belmont University Approximately 47% of the university's 6,912 undergraduate students qualified. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no ...

The city of Sanibel will sponsor the Lee Health Blood Center’s Bloodmobile on June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Donors will receive a mini-physical that will include check of temperature, blood pressure, ...

Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) reported that many homeowners on Sanibel and Captiva are currently elevating their homes as a proactive measure against future storm-related events. To avoid potential delays in electrical service, they or their contractor should notify LCEC 60 days in ...

LCEC is ready for storm season

Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) reported that it continually hardens the electric system by proactively inspecting facilities, identifying potential problem areas and repairing or replacing before a storm rolls in, and upgrading substations and infrastructure. The year-round investments ...

Record-breaking number of field trips

The Sanibel Sea School reported that it welcomed over 2,309 elementary students from across Southwest Florida this school year to its Sanibel flagship campus to experience the island ecosystems through field trips. It partnered with 25 schools to provide the hands-on and immersive lessons.

FDOT provides update on causeway project

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reported that crews are completing the final items west of the toll plaza for the Sanibel Causeway. The 35 mph speed limit has been restored west of the plaza; reduced speed limits remain enforced east of the plaza. Pedestrians are not permitted ...